FYT Musical Director- Freelance

Falkirk Youth Theatre (FYT) is run by Falkirk Council Arts team and exists to provide youth theatre activities in the Falkirk area. The group has a membership of 100 young people aged from 7 - 18 years. Throughout the year there are a range of opportunities offered to members including skills workshops, musical theatre performances and devised theatre, with young people split into different age groups.

Project Brief - Musical Director

We are seeking to engage an experienced Musical Director to work on the production of 'Hades Town Teen Edition' with our senior group (Age 11-18). This is a freelance position for someone with proven experience and passion for working in Youth Theatre, and the ability to MD a main stage production whilst developing the skills and confidence of young people.

The post holder will be responsible for

• Attending weekly sessions to teach vocal technique and musical numbers to young people
• Liaising with a production team to ensure a cohesive artistic vision
• Attending all rehearsals and performances
• Creating a positive working environment of mutual respect for all parties
• Having the musical numbers ready for performance by w/c 2nd November 2026

Dates and Times:

Sundays 2026, 1pm-4pm in Grangemouth Town Hall (unless otherwise stated)

Term 2

1st March

8th March

BREAK

19th April

26th April

MAY HOLIDAY - NO SESSIONS

10th May

17th May

24th May

31st May

7th June

14th June

21st June

Fee - Based on £30.00 per hour x 3 hours per week 11 week term £990

Term 3

16th August

23rd August

30th August

BREAK

13th September

20th September

27th September

4th October

Fee - Based on £30.00 per hour x 3 hours per week 7 week term £630.00

Term 4

25th October

1st November

Tues 3rd November Tech

Wed 4th November Dress 1

Fri 6th November Dress 2

Sat 7th November Shows 1 & 2

Sun 8th November Show 3

Fee - Based on £30.00 per hour x 3 hours per week 2 week term £180.00

Show Fee (Tues - Sun calls)

You will be required at all of these rehearsals and performances

Total Fee Payable: £2,500.00

Terms:

This is a Freelance position. Postholders will need to be in possession of, or willing to obtain, PVG Registration. The post-holder must maintain adequate Public Liability Insurance and shall produce evidence of this prior to commencing this engagement. Adequate Liability shall provide cover for not less than £5,000,000 (five million pounds) per claim for each policy

Person specification

• Proven experience in working with young people
• Proven experience in MD role for medium to large scale theatre productions
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise and work to strict deadlines
• A genuine interest and passion for the role of Youth Theatre
• Full clean driving licence preferred

Applications

To be considered for this position, please send:

• An up to date CV
• A letter of interest summarising your experience to date and why you are interested and suitable for this position
• Details of two referees by 5pm on Friday 30th January 2026 to

Arts Development Officer Performing Arts